The 2014 World Series may not get the highest ratings, but it will be the most eventful. Sure, there are no Yankees, Red Sox, or Dodgers, but there are the Cinderella story Royals and dynasty-craved Giants. Not only is Ned Yost undefeated in his first playoff appearance with a Royals team that hadn’t been here since 1985, but on the other side Bruce Bochy looks to cement … [Read more...] about K.C. Royals vs S.F. Giants World Series: what to watch
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White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
The Chicago White Sox announced recently that they will listen to offers for anyone on their roster with the exception of pitcher Chris Sale and first baseman Paul Konerko. In a recent question and answer session with the fans, most indicated that any player would be fair game if led to a better team in the long run. So the Sportsbank takes a look at possible locations for … [Read more...] about White Sox White Flag MLB Trade Rumors
Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown
It’s still “early” in baseball terms, but Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp have done nothing but put on shows. Their superb play has gotten more attention than Philip Humber’s perfect game. Hamilton and Kemp are going for the Triple Crown in their respective leagues. The Triple Crown is revered, by many, to be the greatest single-season accomplishment in all of baseball. … [Read more...] about Josh Hamilton and Matt Kemp Are Threats For The Triple Crown
Astros Pitcher Slams Brian Wilson, Giants Closer’s Taco Bell Ads
San Francisco Giants closer Brian Wilson is one of the game's most colorful personalities. You could be one of those people who believes baseball is boring, but I'm guessing you don't think Wilson is boring. How could anyone think so? Wilson's quirkiness and star power landed him a gig as Taco Bell pitchman. It's a funny commercial (watch it here after the jump) Houston … [Read more...] about Astros Pitcher Slams Brian Wilson, Giants Closer’s Taco Bell Ads
Breaking: Buster Posey Releases Statement on Collision, Giants on Sabean
Biggie vs. 2pac, Lindsay Lohan vs. Hillary Duff, Bill O'Reilly vs. Keith Olbermann- verbal feuds are fun. And the biggest one of the 2011 MLB season is in full swing. The wheelhouse of this feud began with the Florida Marlins Scott Cousins putting a big, but legal hit on San Francisco Giants catcher Buster Posey. It knocked the star catcher out for the season, and Cousins … [Read more...] about Breaking: Buster Posey Releases Statement on Collision, Giants on Sabean
Giants-Marlins Rivalry Ignited: Logan Morrison vs. Brian Sabean Verbal Battle
Brian Sabean, GM of the San Francisco Giants, was upset about his star catcher getting injured in a collision at the plate. Brian Sabean kept his mouth mostly closed and let his head coach do the lobbying for slight rule changes- until yesterday. Some 8 days after the incident, which involved Florida Marlins outfielder Scott Cousins barreling over the Giants’ Buster Posey in … [Read more...] about Giants-Marlins Rivalry Ignited: Logan Morrison vs. Brian Sabean Verbal Battle
Whatever Became of Dontrelle Willis?
I was perusing the MLB section of ESPN.com today when I came across a transaction that made me a bit nostalgic for recent days gone by. “San Francisco Giants Sign LHP Willis to Minor League Deal”, it read. The Willis in question is of course former Detroit Tiger Dontrelle Willis, a man who was at one point one of the game’s brightest young stars. In fact, once upon a … [Read more...] about Whatever Became of Dontrelle Willis?